This is an easy wrap to make in colors that are so
"Southwest" they shout at you! Warm for the fall and winter but also
good to have on hand any other time of the year for those chilly evenings when
you're going somewhere breezy that might get cool.

Size- 16 1/2" w x 52" long

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin (1 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Gold (1 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Medium Thyme (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (1 skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (about half a skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Warm Brown (about half a
skein)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Light Blue (scraps)

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Delft Blue (about half a
skein)

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Blunt needle to weave in tails

Measuring tape

Button of your choice

Sewing needle

Sewing thread to match color of button chosen

Back-

With Gold, ch 113.

Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across.
(112 sc) Ch 2, turn.

ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 1, 5 dc in next sc, ch
1, 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 1, skip first 2 dc on
next shell, work a 5-dc shell in next dc of shell, skip last 2 dc on shell, ch
1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 1, [V St, ch 1] rep 3 times,

ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, [V St, ch 1,] rep 3
times, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, skip first 2 dc of next shell, work
5-dc shell in next dc, skip last 2 dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 6
dc. Ch 3, turn.

Note- Where it does not say ch 1 before a V st, it is not a
mistake, do not add a ch 1 if the pattern does not ask for it, because you will
wind up with more sts than you need at the end!

Row 14- Rep row 9. Ch 4, turn.

Row 15- 1 tr in each of next 5 dc, skip 1 ch, 1 tr in each
of next 2 ch, 1 tr in next sc, 1 tr in next ch, tr2tog over next 2 ch, 1 tr in
each of next 6 dc, 1 tr in next ch,

tr2tog over next dc and ch sp, 1 tr in next dc, 1 tr in next
ch sp, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 3 sts, tr2tog over next 2
sts, 1 tr in each of next 5 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 2
sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts,

skip next st, 1 tr in each of next 6 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of next
10 sts, tr2tog over next 2 sts, 1 tr in st to end of row. (58 sts) Fasten off,
Café, weave in tail.

Note for row 15- Any ch not mention counts as skipped across
the row.

Side #2-

Rep Side #1 on opposite narrow end of wrap. Fasten off,
weave in tail.

You can crochet a simple loop of any of the colors used and
attach a button of your choice to the opposite end of the shawl to turn it into
a comfortable and cozy wrap, but I wanted to make something special, so I made
a frog closure I designed for it, and called it Grasshopper Frog Closure.

Make a 25" long I-Cord crochet rope. (Measure it,
you'll need every inch of it!) Fasten off, leaving long tail to later sew it
with.

Fold the rope in half, matching ends. Cross left side of
rope over right side, pin in place (that is your buttonhole, adjust to size of
button you have chosen, remembering to match the ends.)

Cut a piece of Spring Green yarn 60" long. Fold it in
half. Fold it in half again, remembering to match ends. Move pin on the I-cord
to the beginning of one of the sides, add another pin to the other rope leg,
making sure you keep the loop you formed, but freeing the spot so you can work.
Put one finger into the loop in the middle of the folded yarn and pass it under
the loop formed by the I-cord or crocheted rope, then bring the yarn around
from the back to the front over the loop, and pass the ends of the yarn through
the loop in the yarn and tighten it, securing the I-cord loop in place. (Do NOT
cut the yarn!) Move the pins again to where it’s comfortable for you to secure
the loop and yet be able to work with the ends freely.

Divide the hanging yarn into 2 equal sections.

While holding the piece of hanging yarn that lies to the
right, bring the end of the crocheted rope over the yarn, then around it
towards the back and insert the end of the rope through the loop that forms
naturally. Repeat a second time.

Do the same with the opposite leg of the I-cord, pass it
over the handing yarn on the left, then around it towards the back and through
the loop that forms, and tighten it. Repeat a second time.

Now bring the handing yarn to the middle and tie a knot.

Now pass the crocheted rope on the right under the hanging
yarn and bend it, pass the I-cord on the left over the handing yarn and bend
it, pass the ends through the loops formed and tighten. Repeat again.

Cut the loop at the end of one of the pieces of the hanging
yarn (where you folded it,) take the pins out and weave about 2 inches of the
hanging yarn into the back of your grasshopper frog. Fasten off the remainder
of the yarn. Leave only the yarn you will be using to sew the frog closure to
your piece.

Thread a blunt needle with Spring Green and sew the last
remaining ends of the crocheted rope onto the bottom of the body of your
grasshopper forming two loops, as seen in the photos. Fasten off, weave in
ends.

Sew the finished frog closure to thre wrap, just above the decorative
side edge, using the tail you had left and working all around the frog, using
the little loops that form on the side of the I-cord when you crochet it.

Neutral colors are among the most versatile and sometimes, the most unappreciated colors! They go with everything you can throw at them. Earthy tones, such as this rich and creamy combination will be perfect with either light beige and cream hues or with punchy oranges and bright greens. Try it, you'll love it!
This scarflet is very easy and fast to make (I made it in two sittings), it would be really great for gift-giving and for charity projects.

About Me

I'm a writer, translator, craftster and artist. A bookworm, a vegan food and crafts blogger, pet lover and gardener, not in that
order and not at the same time, although sometimes, it might seem that way. I'm an enthusiast of almost everything handmade. I can do many crafts, but would still like to
learn many more. I love to do things for children's charities and to look at a gorgeous sunset. At home we have 2 dogs and a cat.
All of our pets have been rescued from the Pound. I am an avid crocheter since childhood and can design my own patterns which I really enjoy.